PSF Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 26 of 30
If you wish to remove an inflatable life raft from its cradle the best way to free it is by.
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Direct Answer
Option D: Pausing the plunger on the centre of the hydrostatic release
In an emergency requiring manual release, pressing the manual release plunger or operating the slip hook on the hydrostatic release unit frees the liferaft lashings from the cradle.
All Options
A
Cutting the restraining strap
B
Unscrewing the turnbuckle on the back of the cradle
C
Lifting one end of the raft
D
Pausing the plunger on the centre of the hydrostatic release
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
In an emergency requiring manual release, pressing the manual release plunger or operating the slip hook on the hydrostatic release unit frees the liferaft lashings from the cradle.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF).
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